Overall score
Leneva
48.5/100
West Wodonga
62.4/100
Leneva vs West Wodonga, VIC suburb comparison
Leneva for retirees and families; West Wodonga for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LenevaWest Wodonga
Crime rate
Leneva
16.8 / 1k
West Wodonga
71.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leneva
1
West Wodonga
24
Population
Leneva
1,317
West Wodonga
14,794
Metric leadLeneva 3West Wodonga 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLeneva
- Best for familiesLeneva
- Best for investmentWest Wodonga
- Best for best valueWest Wodonga
- Best for best schoolsWest Wodonga
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Leneva | West Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 89.4/100 | 89.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.8 / 1k | 71.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 44 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 28 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 35 |
| Population | 1,317 | 14,794 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Leneva is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while West Wodonga is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Leneva is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; West Wodonga answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves. Leneva generally means more sought-after housing, while West Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and families may find Leneva the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Wodonga.